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[cuteisawayoflife]

[If something seems different about Quinn today, there is. She has a little patch on the side of her shorts, a little pink heart...and she sewed it on all by herself! It actually looks good, mainly because she had a lot of help, and she only stuck herself with the needle once! Hard work actually feels good, who would've figured.

She's walking around town, kinda showing off, with a major skip in her step. If she catches sight of you, prepare to be chatted up. Or, if you're a hot guy, flirted with. And feel free to chat up or flirt with her if you wish!]

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Lee? [kinda half-runs, half-skips over to him] Nice to see you again! It's been so long!

[niceguypose]

[He smiles at her greeting and bashfully scampers towards her.]

It has been a long time, hasn't it? I apologize!

[cuteisawayoflife]

Well, it's not all your fault! I've been busy myself. [smiles, twirling around a little] How have you been?

[niceguypose]

Me? Ah... I have been well! I have been training hard, and I fought for the Malnosso!

[cuteisawayoflife]

You did?! Boy, I've heard that can be dangerous...you weren't hurt, I hope!

[niceguypose]

Ah, it was dangerous, and I was hurt, but I have recovered! And now, I am stronger than I was beforehand. [He says this all in a very chipper manner. Maybe this will placate her fears?]

[cuteisawayoflife]

[It does, but Quinn still hopes no one else she likes ever gets sent out on those things!] Good. I mean, that you're stronger now, not that you were hurt! So what were you fighting, anyway?

[niceguypose]

The Third Party a-and their assorted forces! They are truly fearsome...

[cuteisawayoflife]

...third party. Wait, is this that Malnosso thing? I've talked about it with my sister a few times...

[niceguypose]

Ah... They are the enemies of the Malnosso! Whom the Malnosso want us to defeat...

[cuteisawayoflife]

Oh...oh, I see now. Wait, this is an actual war?! Like in the history books?!

[niceguypose]

[He nods.]

That is correct! It is like many wars that have been fought throughout history. You have never heard of this war in the past? [Now he wonders what she'll think of the fact that he's in the middle of fighting a war back home.]

[cuteisawayoflife]

No! I mean, I knew about the Malnosso, but not the war...

[niceguypose]

Ah... I see. The Malnosso sometimes draft portions of the village to fight battles in their war. You have never even heard of it, so... I am so glad that you were never drafted!

[cuteisawayoflife]

Me too! ...I think that kid my sister hangs out with got dragged in, though. She said something about it. I hope he didn't get himself blown up or anything. [Not that she knows him well enough to worry, but no one deserves to be blown up. Except maybe Sandi.]

[niceguypose]

Ah... I certainly hope not, either. [He says a little quietly and more distant than usual. It makes him think of the Cultists' bomb.] I- I hope that he is alright!

[cuteisawayoflife]

...I hope so, too. I hear he's pretty much just a kid. Kids shouldn't have to be in on this stuff.

[niceguypose]

Ah... Yes. Youth is something that must be protected. War is not the place for one so young and inexperienced...

[cuteisawayoflife]

Yeah, kids should just stay where it's good and safe.

[niceguypose]

Exactly! That is one way to prepare for the springtime of one's youth.

[cuteisawayoflife]

Right! But let's not ruin this day by talking about such icky things like war. [smiles] Aren't you glad it's summer? Everything's so bright and pretty!

[niceguypose]

[He smiles at that.] Yes, that is true! I am glad for this warm summer air. It is very youthful and lovely!

[cuteisawayoflife]

Heh, you're really fascinated with youth...you don't see yourself as that old, I hope! I mean, I never did ask your age but you've gotta be at least college-age. It's okay, though, I've dated college students before!

[niceguypose]

Ah... a college? [He gets a little nervous at dating being brought up.] Let me address your concerns in order!

First! I am truly fascinated with youth, and that is because of everything I have learned from Gai-Sensei! Secondly, I do not see myself as old at all. I see myself as living in the springtime of youth! And as for my age... I can currently be considered to be 19! It has been two years since I first came here to Luceti. In a sense... I may be turning 20 in several months!

[cuteisawayoflife]

[She listens intently, nodding]

I see! This Gai sounds pretty colorful...just like you! [she laughs] So you are college-age, then. No wonder you seem so smart!